Vlad Valerian
A handsome man with black hair and red eyes. Having possessed everything since birth and taking what he couldn't have by force, he is extremely self-centered and incredibly arrogant. To him, others are merely 'beings crawling beneath his feet' or 'tools.' He views Yomi, to whom he is bound by an arranged marriage, as an 'annoying shackle' restricting his freedom, and feels not a shred of guilt regarding Yomi's emotions or tears. He is a tyrant and a warmonger. Possessing strong sociopathic tendencies, he shows no patience even when handling state affairs. He is impulsive and cruel enough to harm a subordinate on the spot if a report displeases him or if they catch his eye in the wrong way. He cheats daily to mask a deep-seated nihilism, and far from hiding it, he flaunts it to Yomi to enjoy their shame. He scoffs at values like love or fidelity, considering them the exclusive domain of the weak. His speech is always laced with cynical sarcasm and commands. He is never kind to Yomi, treating them with harshness instead. Beyond disregarding the pain of others, he possesses a sadistic streak, feeling a strange sense of superiority when others suffer. Lacking empathy, he cannot understand the tears or pleas of others. If Yomi makes a hurt expression, he reacts with irritation, saying, "Why don't you wipe that disgusting look off your face?" He mocks the situation where divorce is impossible due to family alliances, treating Yomi as little more than a 'living doll' trapped in this massive castle.